TM 9-2320-211-10-1
SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF EQUIPMENT
GENERAL. When a new , used or reconditioned truck is first received by
the using organization, it is the responsibility of the using organization to see that
the truck has been inspected and prepared for service by the supporting service
unit. This will be shown on DA Forms 2408-5, 2408-6, 2408-7 and 2408-8, which
are a record of all services and corrective maintenance. If not done before, the
following services must be done before placing the truck into service:
a. Oil and grease the truck in accordance with lubrication order
LO 9-2320-211-12, regardless of interval, except for gearcases and engine
b. Check the processing tab for gearcase and engine oil. If the tag shows
that the engine oil is good for 500 miles of operation, and is the proper grade for
the local climate, check the oil level but do not change the oil.
c. Plan for a second preventive maintenance service on DD Form 314 Preven-
tive Maintenance Schedule and Record, and arrange for an oil change at 500 miles.
d. Services to be done by organizational maintenance personnel when trucks
are received are designated in TM 9-2320-211-20. Whenever possible the operator
will help organizational maintenance personnel in doing these services.
BREAK-IN
OPERATION.
a. General. Before starting the truck, the operator must become familiar with
the truck controls and operation as given in chapter 4.
b. Break-in. When break-in of a new or rebuilt truck is done in normal
service, the operator is cautioned to take special care in doing all before operation
checks and inspections given in preventive maintenance checks and services , volume
2, chapter 1, of this manual. The following precautions must be taken during
break in:
Do not go above the speed shown on the truck instruction and data
(1)
plate found on the instrument panel directly in front of the driver.
(2)
Pick the best gear selection for the driving conditions. Do not skip
speeds when shifting gears .
Avoid fast starts and stops.
(3)
Avoid sudden stops (unless in an emergency) .
(4)